CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver Paid Training Available Columbus OH
No Experience Required Start Earning Immediately
If youre ready to launch a long-term trucking career our CDL-A trainee program serving drivers in and around the Columbus Ohio metro area offers paid training one-on-one mentorship and a direct path to a full-time solo driving position with consistent weekly income and nationwide freight.
This program is built for new CDL-A holders and recent CDL school graduates who want stability professional support and real career growth not a short-term trainee seat.
Pay Breakdown
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Training Pay (First 46 Weeks): $650 per week
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Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1000 to $1400 weekly
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Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43 to $0.51 CPM (based on experience)
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Stop Pay: $15 per stop once upgraded
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Equipment: Assigned late-model automatic tractor after solo qualification
Drivers are paid weekly and most trainees transition to solo status quickly once training benchmarks are met.
Route & Schedule Details
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OTR Schedule: 12 to 14 days out followed by a 34-hour home reset
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Freight Type: No-touch dry van freight
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Load Types: Mix of drop & hook and live load/unload
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Running Area: 48-state OTR after training
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Home Base: Columbus OH metro region
This position is designed to help new drivers gain real over-the-road experience while running consistent freight.
Program Requirements
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Valid CDL-A license (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
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Willingness to run OTR for two consecutive weeks
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Must live within 200 miles of Columbus OH
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Commitment to safety reliability and long-term career growth
Who This Program Is For
This CDL-A trainee position is ideal for drivers who:
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Recently completed CDL school
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Are looking for their first OTR driving opportunity
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Want paid training with structured mentorship
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Are focused on building a long-term trucking career
This Program Is NOT For
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Drivers seeking local or home-daily positions
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Drivers unwilling to run OTR
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Drivers looking for short-term or part-time work
Clear expectations upfront help ensure success for both drivers and dispatch.
Why This CDL-A Trainee Program Works
You earn pay from day one receive structured real-world training and upgrade quickly into a solo role with consistent miles and income. This is a true career-start program not a dead-end trainee seat.
Once upgraded drivers benefit from:
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Assigned equipment
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Predictable dispatch
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Nationwide freight availability
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Ongoing support from experienced operations teams
What Happens After Training
After completing the trainee phase drivers are upgraded to a solo OTR position. Most drivers experience steady weekly miles and reliable income shortly after upgrading with opportunities to continue advancing within the fleet.
Now Hiring in the Greater Columbus Area
Accepting CDL-A trainees from Columbus and surrounding ZIP codes including:
43123
If youre located in or near Columbus and serious about starting a trucking career the right way this program is built to help you succeed.
Start Your CDL-A Career Today
When you reach out include your name ZIP code and experience level so we can quickly confirm eligibility.
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Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
